Support structure for lighting devices and corresponding method

A method, comprising:

• severing a support structure at least one location between mutually facing end regions of adjacent units in the sequence of adjacent units by separating from the support structure at least one unit in the sequence of adjacent units, wherein the support structure comprises
• a flexible ribbon-like support member with electrically conductive lines with mounting locations for electrically powered light radiation sources, the structure comprising a sequence of adjacent units having opposed end regions and being severable between mutually facing end regions of adjacent units in the sequence;
• wherein the units include, at the end regions, at least one electrical connection formation with electrical contact areas formed on the flexible ribbon-like support member, and the at least one electrical connection formation comprising:
• a proximal portion electrically coupled to the electrically conductive lines of the respective unit;
• and
• a distal portion electrically insulated from the proximal portion, wherein the distal portion is electrically coupled to the distal portion of an electrical connection formation provided in an adjacent unit to the respective unit in the sequence of adjacent units and is separable therefrom by severing the support structure;
• coupling an electrical power feed line to the electrically conductive lines provided in the at least one unit separated from the support structure.

A lighting device comprising:

• a support structure, the support structure comprising:
• a flexible ribbon-like support member with electrically conductive lines with mounting locations for electrically powered light radiation sources, the structure comprising a sequence of adjacent units having opposed end regions and being severable between mutually facing end regions of adjacent units in the sequence;
• wherein the units include, at the end regions, at least one electrical connection formation with electrical contact areas formed on the flexible ribbon-like support member, and the at least one electrical connection formation comprising:
• a proximal portion electrically coupled to the electrically conductive lines of the respective unit;
• and
• a distal portion electrically insulated from the proximal portion, wherein the distal portion is electrically coupled to the distal portion of an electrical connection formation provided in an adjacent unit to the respective unit in the sequence of adjacent units and is separable therefrom by severing the support structure
• a plurality of light radiation sources mounted on said mounting locations;
• and
• electrically conductive bridge members connecting said proximal portions to said distal portions of the electrical connection formations in at least one mutually facing end region of the plurality of adjacent units.